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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 853.10 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 853.10 and 178.76 is: 268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 853.10 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/853.10 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 853.10 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 152,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,500.16/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.07

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